The realization that grandma and grandpa had to go back home, and your child thinks the 24/7 undivided attention she received, is going to continue. HELP!!!
As a stay-at-home mom, I'm at home with my daughter 24/7, but obviously, there are other tasks around the house that require attention. So having my parents aka Oma and Opa in town, makes things much easier and manageable. As our little one is showered with gifts, cuddled, and her every peep answered, she enjoyed a week of fun in the sun swimming at all hours of the day, she "cooked" for us, sang songs non-stop, and the list goes on. As I got home from running errands the other day, the smirk on her pizza covered face was hilarious, as she exclaimed, "Momma. Pizza! Pizza! (in her best Little Caesars commercial voice)." She was in heaven and loved every moment of it.
Needless to say, we are back to reality. It was heart-breaking that I had to pry her little fingers from the clutches of Oma, as she cried endless crocodile tears when realizing the grandparents were leaving. It was so sad, but I think after their departure just three hours ago, I miss them just as much. My little terror -- I mean angel of a daughter -- is certainly a handful today. The key is standing your ground in order to get kids back on schedule, in an effort to retrain them to entertain themselves during the times parents complete chores, and also for our sanity. She's a great little girl, but she definitely knows how to work us all. Fortunately, we won't have to entertain next time, and will have the opportunity to visit Oma & Opa in September. Whew!
-OzzyMommy
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